face paint

noun

: colorful makeup for drawing pictures on children's faces

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Why do movie theatres prohibit face paint, masks and some costumes? Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024 Some face paint, black nail polish and a song about the number 666 boost the band’s popularity. Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 18 Oct. 2024 Their little one dressed as a witch, wearing a long, black dress, green face paint and carrying a broomstick. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025 Major movie theatre chains including AMC, Regal and Cinemark have explicitly stated rules against certain attire, including face paint. Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for face paint 

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“Face paint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/face%20paint. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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